What About Golden Retrievers : The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden (What About?)
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How long do Golden Retrievers live?
How much does it cost to keep a Golden?
What kind of training do Goldens need to become good pets?
That little Golden Retriever puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache-and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice.
Drawing upon the expertise of Golden Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Golden Retrievers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own and raise a Golden-no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, veterinarian dan Rice offers solid, proven guidance in choosing and raising a Golden, including:
Breed characteristics · Behavior · Costs of ownership · Development in all life stages · Diet · Exercise requirements · Genetics and why it's important · Health and general care · Temperament · Training requirements · Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians · And more
Don't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now-before you get that Golden Retriever puppy-and make a smart, informed decision.
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The lowdown on the AKC's second most popular breed
How long does a Golden Retriever live? Do I have to train him? How much exercise does a Golden need? These are just a few of the questions a new owner of a Golden Retriever might-and should-ask. What About Golden Retrievers? holds all the answers, providing a wealth of important, highly useful information about the realities of what it means to own a Golden. Presented in a question-and-answer format that makes it easy for readers to find the exact help they need, this to-the-point guide offers real-life, honest answers to the tough questions, such as: Is a Golden a good family companion? How much does it cost to keep a Golden? What are the hereditary health problems of the breed, and how do you find a dog who is free of them?
Dan Rice, DVM (Sun City, AZ), spent several decades at the Denver Small Animal Hospital, specializing in small animal medicine and surgery. He has also been the house veterinarian for an Iditarod team and a kennel of hunting dogs. Rice has written numerous books about animals for adults and children.
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What About Golden Retrievers : The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden (What About?)
What About Golden Retrievers: The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden (What About?),Daniel DVM Rice,Howell Book House,0764540874,Dogs - Breeds,Dogs - Breeds - Sporting Dogs,Pets,Dogs,Pets / Dogs / Breeds
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